Russia was behind arson attacks targeting PM, BBC reveals
A BBC investigation has linked arson attacks against UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to a Russian sabotage campaign. The operation allegedly used social media and messaging apps to recruit individuals for acts of vandalism and division.
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This reveals the extent of state-sponsored hybrid warfare and the use of digital platforms to destabilize foreign governments.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Daniel De Simone , Tom Beal and Olga Malchevska , BBC News Investigations and BBC Panorama BBC Fires targeting properties linked to Sir Keir Starmer were part of a Russian campaign, the BBC has found Even after Roman Lavrynovych set fire to Sir Keir Starmer s house, he seemed to know as much about the prime minister as a bullet knows about its target.
While the report is investigative, it relies on evidence gathered by the BBC, which is generally considered a neutral, high-trust source.
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